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**DraidodaRip** · 07-07-2006, 07:00 AM

I guess our "no water" comes from our dojo have old school roots. IE predrinking straws. We never have a break, we move from session to session rather quickly. Since those with bogu on can't drink, it is customary for everyone to wait. I guess using water bottles with straws makes a lot of sense. We just don't do it though. Obviously if someone is feeling faint, theyd tell the sensei and be allowed water, but that's never come up. I never have felt the need for water though. I usual drink after, but I'm not dieing of thirst. I just make sure I'm hydrated before class starts.

thanks for the the input... any one else?

that sounds pretty cruel not being able to get a drink. how long do your practices go for? ours last 3 hours.
i guess i like the water because i push myself untill i feel sick and almost pass out then i stop and get a drink of water and continue.

Marsten sensei said something about water breaks awhile back. although i cant exactly remember what he said, i know that he strongly suggested water breaks.

anyway, i dont think its such a good idea that you arent allowed water breaks but if it is your dojos policy, who am i to say what is right?

07-07-2006, 07:00 AM	#15
DraidodaRip Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	I guess our "no water" comes from our dojo have old school roots. IE predrinking straws. We never have a break, we move from session to session rather quickly. Since those with bogu on can't drink, it is customary for everyone to wait. I guess using water bottles with straws makes a lot of sense. We just don't do it though. Obviously if someone is feeling faint, theyd tell the sensei and be allowed water, but that's never come up. I never have felt the need for water though. I usual drink after, but I'm not dieing of thirst. I just make sure I'm hydrated before class starts. thanks for the the input... any one else? that sounds pretty cruel not being able to get a drink. how long do your practices go for? ours last 3 hours. i guess i like the water because i push myself untill i feel sick and almost pass out then i stop and get a drink of water and continue. Marsten sensei said something about water breaks awhile back. although i cant exactly remember what he said, i know that he strongly suggested water breaks. anyway, i dont think its such a good idea that you arent allowed water breaks but if it is your dojos policy, who am i to say what is right?
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